Twyne is a cosy cottage in the heart of rural Kent. Converted stables.

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

Preston, England

Wingham Wildlife Park4 min drive
Howletts Wild Animal Park7 min drive
Canterbury Cathedral15 min drive
London (LGW-Gatwick)99 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Twyne

1 Single Bunk Bed

Twyne

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

2 Separate Shower rooms

Toilet · Shower only

Twyne

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This cottage is in a very peaceful location but close to both Canterbury and Sandwich. The seaside towns of Deal, Margate and Whitstable are also very accessible. So instead of being in the busy tourist locations this is a more relaxing option.

Come and enjoy a stress free time in the cosy cottages in the garden of England. Both the cottages are fully equipped with a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, oven, four-ring hob, microwave, butler sink, iron/board, dryer rack, vacuum cleaner, TV/DVD player, WiFi/broadband internet access. Bed linen and towels are provided.

Enjoy a glass of wine relaxing in the private garden with sun loungers, picnic table, parasol and barbecue. Bicycles are available to borrow at your own risk. One very well behaved pet is allowed. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property.

The cottage is located at the edge of a village which has a
small well stocked shop and excellent butcher. There is also a friendly local pub and excellent Copper's café in a garden nursery. All these walking distance.

Twyne cottage is in the grounds of Hardacre House which was built in the first part of the fifteenth century. Its most famous occupant was John Twyne, the last headmaster of St Augustine’s Abbey school and the first of Kings School in Canterbury after the Dissolution in 1541. He was Alderman, Mayor and MP of Canterbury and even spent time in the Tower of London when he offended King Henry VIII! He married Allice Peper of Hampshire in 1525 and they spent many years in Preston.

Property manager

Henrietta Kelly

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Only 1 well behaved animal or speak to owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Canterbury

Located in Canterbury, this cottage is in a rural area. Canterbury Cathedral and Richborough Roman Fort are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Wingham Wildlife Park and Howletts Wild Animal Park. Dreamland and Broadstairs Leisure are also worth visiting.

Preston, England

What's nearby

Wingham Wildlife Park - 4 min drive
Howletts Wild Animal Park - 7 min drive
Canterbury Cathedral - 15 min drive
Marlowe Theatre - 15 min drive
University of Kent - 15 min drive

Getting around

Ramsgate Minster Station - 9 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

The Bell Inn - 7 min drive
The New Inn - 8 min drive
Chopsticks - 6 min drive
The Prince of Wales at Hoath - 8 min drive
The Rose Inn - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Twyne is a cosy cottage in the heart of rural Kent. Converted stables. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Twyne is a cosy cottage in the heart of rural Kent. Converted stables. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Twyne is a cosy cottage in the heart of rural Kent. Converted stables. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Twyne is a cosy cottage in the heart of rural Kent. Converted stables. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Wingham Wildlife Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Isle of Thanet and Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve. Howletts Wild Animal Park and Richborough Roman Fort are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Exceptional

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

Gillian T.

15 November 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dont Stay at Twyne Cottage

Filthy dirty, not acceptable! We left early as soon as we found other accommodation, the host then cancelled our booking online to stop me adding a review of our awful experience at the cottage. We have photos to prove our awful experience if anyone is interested???

Stayed 31 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

martin a.

25 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country village break

This property is delightful with much character and charm. It is very well equipped indeed and is suitable for a couple or family. The owners are very friendly and helpful and close by in case of any issues. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and wouldn’t hesitate to revisit.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

30 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 weeks in Preston

A great holiday cottage well equiped, in a peaceful location, 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom small private garden and off street parking we had the pleasure of staying for 5 weeks the owners are lovely and friendly without being intrusive we would stay again at any time of the year.

Stayed 39 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris Y.

20 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay!

Back again after a few years. Bigger kids this time, but just as good. David and Henrietta great again. No fuss, no stress, plenty of family time. Best kept secret is the dark skies on clear nights - Milky Way, loads of less bright constellations and meteor showers 😀

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

3 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A peaceful haven

Perfect for our needs, lovely village - shop, pub and cafe. Lots of local walks for our dog and close to coast. Warm welcome from owners, very accommodating.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Henrietta Kelly

David and Henrietta have been living at Hardacre House for 5 years. They were married 8 years ago and have decided to move full time to "The Garden of England".

They running courses for foreign adults and younger students who want to improve their English in the main house and offer 2 self catering cottages which are adjacent to the main house.

David has lived in Kent and London most of his life and loves gardening, playing tennis, walking and biking. Henrietta has lived in France and Chile and also loves an active outdoor life much the same as David! They both love travelling and have visited Egypt, Morocco, Tanzania, India and many lovely places in Europe including France, Italy and Spain. We both speak French and Henrietta speaks Spanish too.

They very much enjoy the theatre and there is a great one in Canterbury called "The Marlowe Theatre". When they have time and at the end of the day they enjoy having a good read but usually fall asleep with the book.

They both enjoy good food but most of all using their local products. They are eager to have a good kitchen garden which they are both working on.

They would love to share their beautiful garden which is in a very tranquil spot and an area of outstanding natural beauty. There are beautiful walks along many footpaths around the village and they are close to the sea side with a good choice of different types of beaches. They are also very close to Canterbury with its stunning cathedral and walled city and many other interesting historical sites including two "Cinques Port" towns of Sandwich and Dover, and Richborough Castle. There are the various golf courses in and around Sandwich, with Margate and Ramsgate also close at hand.
They would very much enjoy to welcome you to their home and share some of the secrets of Hidden Kent which they can reveal to our guests when they come and visit.

Why they chose this property

Own independent cottage with a private garden and BBQ

What makes this property unique

There are also bikes here if you would like to borrow them. Very flat and great biking country!

In the spring time beautiful walks in the blue bell woods and also very close to the beaches.